It needs to be approached carefully to understand different approaches, which are used by many who are working in the soil carbon discipline. Prior to implementing a soil-sampling protocol for determining potential SOC sequestration that involves different management practices and cropping systems, it is essential to evaluate the field carefully. Also, understanding the history of […]
He’s out there feeding the whole world; he’s got to pay attention to his own safety as well. Anaerobic digesters present an opportunity to produce biogas on-farm to use for heat or power, and are poised to become an increasingly important source of renewable energy. In honor of a longtime supporter and advocate of the […]
But today, fears of being overbought gripped the markets, sending prices plummeting on a round of technical selling and profit-taking. Very little rain or snow is expected in the Midwest or Plains between Saturday and Tuesday, although the Mid-South will see some moderate moisture during this time, per the latest 72-hour cumulative precipitation map from […]
After slumping significantly on Tuesday, grain prices spent today in recovery mode, attracting some bargain buyers that triggered a round of technical buying for the most part. The agency’s 8-to-14-day outlook predicts seasonally wet weather will remain in effect for the Midwest and Plains between February 23 and March 1, with seasonally cool conditions developing […]
A Purdue University Center for Commercial Agriculture poll indicates more than a third of farmers across the Corn Belt are aware of carbon credit markets. Plus, many people are waiting to see if USDA will step in, perhaps acting as the sheriff to tame a Wild West scenario in terms of current carbon markets. First, […]
In this column, we will explore and understand different terms widely used in addressing greenhouse gas emission mitigation and carbon sequestration. Before discussing these terms, it is important to define carbon credit, which is calculated based on carbon-dioxide equivalent to limit the emission as mass equal to 1 ton of carbon dioxide per unit area […]
Yesterday, soybean prices reached the highest levels in nearly eight months, which triggered a round of technical selling and profit-taking today that pushed prices modestly lower after a choppy session. Once Winter Storm Landon moves on its way, not a lot of additional rain or snow is expected for the Midwest and Plains between Friday […]
Also – a very happy birthday to my mom today –who is one of the best dairy farmer, nurse, mom, and grandma combos in the whole world. Pandemic disruptions turned into to expansion challenges in 2021 and no one was left unaffected by the market dynamics. While crop forecasts in the Southern Hemisphere look robust […]
Want to participate in our farmer survey? Click here to share your farm’s insights, which will remain confidential. Prices continue to trade largely sideways around the $5.90/bushel benchmark. While it marked a stark reversal from October 2021 import volumes, which stood at a meager 28.5 million bushels due to hurricane damage, China’s November 2021 soy […]
In this opening column, he sets the stage for future columns on an issue where many farmers are seeking help. However, what is lacking in these efforts is the real understanding of what we mean by carbon sequestration — without muddying the waters with other ancillary products being promoted to farmers under the concept of […]
Mounting concerns that the newest covid variant could spark a global economic slowdown led to a broad selloff Tuesday that affected everything from stocks and energy prices to grain and livestock futures. between Wednesday and Saturday, but parts of the eastern Corn Belt and Great Lakes region could see some measurable moisture during that time, […]
After all, markets were closed on Thursday for Thanksgiving and only reopen for a few short hours today. Most Asian markets closed with losses of around 2.5%, and European markets were down as much as 3.5% in midday trading. The latest 72-hour precipitation map from NOAA show a bit of scattered rains and snows possible […]
Good afternoon! How is harvest progressing on your farm? Tell us all about it! Click here to take our ongoing Feedback from the Field survey on 2021 crop conditions to share your harvest progress . Fertilizer companies are putting the extra revenues to work, reinvesting the profits in capital projects to expand output capacity in […]
There is great variability in contract length and payment schedule among carbon credit companies. “Certainly, long contracts can be risky and that’s something to think about,” Daystar said. Since the goal of carbon credits is to reduce climate impacts, not maintain the status quo, most contracts have a new practice requirement. For example, growers contracting […]